CC Cybersecurity Question
If two people want to use asymmetric communication to conduct a confidential conversation, how many keys do they need? (D5.1, L5.1.2) A) 1 B) 4 C) 8 D) 11
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Two people must enter sensitive areas together is known as what? A) Two Person Integrity B) Two Person Control
A) Two Person Integrity
Within the organization, who can identify risk? (D1, L1.2.2 )A) The security manager B) Any security team member C) Senior management D) Anyone
D) Anyone
Which of the following activities is usually part of the configuration management process, but is also extremely helpful in countering potential attacks? (D4.2 L4.2.3) Question options: Annual budgeting Conferences with senior leadership Updating and patching systems The annual shareholders' meeting
Updating and patching systems
A means to allow remote users to have secure access to the internal IT environment. (D4.3 L4.3.3) Question options: Internet VLAN MAC VPN
VPN
Carol is browsing the Web. Which of the following ports is she probably using? (D4, L4.1.2) Question options: 12 80 247 999
80
Triffid Corporation has a policy that all employees must receive security awareness instruction before using email; the company wants to make employees aware of potential phishing attempts that the employees might receive via email. What kind of control is this instruction? (D1, L1.3.1) A) Administrative B) Finite C) Physical D) Technical
A) Administrative
Ludwig is a security analyst at Triffid, Inc. Ludwig notices network traffic that might indicate an attack designed to affect the availability of the environment. Which of the following might be the attack Ludwig sees? (D4.2 L4.2.1) A) DDOS (distributed denial of service) B) Spoofing C) Exfiltrating stolen data D) An insider sabotaging the power supply
A) DDOS (distributed denial of service)
During the offboarding process, administrators disable accounts and revoke authorizations at the appropriate time. What is this known as? A) Deprovisioning B) Provisioning C) Setup D) Installation
A) Deprovisioning
A human guard monitoring a hidden camera could be considered a ______ control. (D3, L3.2.1) A) Detective B) Preventive C) Deterrent D) Logical
A) Detective
All of the following are typically perceived as drawbacks to biometric systems, except: (D3, L3.2.1) A) Lack of accuracy B) Potential privacy concerns C) Retention of physiological data past the point of employment D) Legality
A) Lack of accuracy
What principle states that individuals should only have the minimum set of permissions necessary to carry out their job functions? A) Least privilege B) Two person control C) Job rotation D) Separation of privileges
A) Least privilege
What are the most stringent access control types? A) Mandatory Access Control (MAC) B) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) C) Discretionary Access Control (DAC) D) None of the above
A) Mandatory Access Control (MAC
A system that collects transactional information and stores it in a record in order to show which users performed which actions is an example of providing ________. (D1, L1.1.1) A) Non-repudiation B) Multifactor authentication C) Biometrics D) Privacy
A) Non-repudiation
Handel is a senior manager at Triffid, Inc., and is in charge of implementing a new access control scheme for the company. Handel wants to ensure that employees who are assigned to new positions in the company do not retain whatever access they had in their old positions. Which method should Handel select? (D3, L3.3.1) A) Role-based access controls (RBAC) B) Mandatory access controls (MAC) C) Discretionary access controls (DAC) D) Logging
A) Role-based access controls (RBAC)
Triffid Corporation has a rule that all employees working with sensitive hardcopy documents must put the documents into a safe at the end of the workday, where they are locked up until the following workday. What kind of control is the process of putting the documents into the safe? (D1, L1.3.1) Question options: Administrative Tangential Physical Technical
Administrative
Bluga works for Triffid, Inc. as a security analyst. Bluga wants to send a message to several people and wants the recipients to know that the message definitely came from Bluga. What type of encryption should Bluga use? (D5.1, L5.1.3) Question options: Symmetric encryption Asymmetric encryption Small-scale encryption Hashing
Asymmetric encryption
Bluga works for Triffid, Inc. as a security analyst. Bluga wants to send a message to several people and wants the recipients to know that the message definitely came from Bluga. What type of encryption should Bluga use? (D5.1, L5.1.3) Question options: Symmetric encryption Asymmetric encryption Small-scale encryption Hashing
Asymmetric encryption With asymmetric encryption, Bluga can provide proof-of-origin for the message, for multiple recipients. B is the correct answer. A is incorrect; symmetric encryption does not provide a capability for proof of origin. C is incorrect; this term is meaningless, and used here only as a distractor. D is incorrect; hashing is not encryption, and does not provide proof of origin.
Cyril wants to ensure all the devices on his company's internal IT environment are properly synchronized. Which of the following protocols would aid in this effort? (D4, L4.1.2) Question options: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) NTP (Network Time Protocol) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Hide question 51 feedback
B is the correct answer; this is the purpose of NTP. A, C and D are incorrect; these do not serve the purpose of synchronization.
Which of the following is probably most useful at the perimeter of a property? (D3, L3.2.1) A) A safe B) A fence C) A data center D) A centralized log storage facility
B) A fence
A tool that monitors local devices to reduce potential threats from hostile software. (D4.2 L4.2.3) A) NIDS (network-based intrusion-detection systems) B) Anti-malware C) DLP (data loss prevention) D) Firewall
B) Anti-malware
What type of physical security control should always be disclosed to visitors when used? A) Fences B) Cameras C) Intrusion alarms D) Security guards
B) Cameras
The section of the IT environment that is closest to the external world; where we locate IT systems that communicate with the Internet. (D4.3 L4.3.3) A) VLAN B) DMZ C) MAC D) RBAC
B) DMZ
Visitors to a secure facility need to be controlled. Controls useful for managing visitors include all of the following except: (D3, L3.2.1) A) Sign-in sheet/tracking log B) Fence C) Badges that differ from employee badges D) Receptionist
B) Fence
Glen is an (ISC)² member. Glen receives an email from a company offering a set of answers for an (ISC)² certification exam. What should Glen do? (D1, L1.5.1) A) Nothing B) Inform (ISC)² C) Inform law enforcement D) Inform Glen's employer
B) Inform (ISC)²
Which common cloud service model offers the customer the most control of the cloud environment? (D4.3 L4.3.2) A) Lunch as a service (LaaS) B) Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) C) Platform as a service (PaaS) D) Software as a service (SaaS)
B) Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
The logical address of a device connected to the network or Internet. (D4.1 L4.1.1) A) Media access control (MAC) address B) Internet Protocol (IP) address C) Geophysical address D) Terminal address
B) Internet Protocol (IP) address
Which of the following would be best placed in the DMZ of an IT environment? (D4.3 L4.3.3) A) User's workplace laptop B) Mail server C) Database engine D) SIEM log storage
B) Mail server
The Triffid Corporation publishes a policy that states all personnel will act in a manner that protects health and human safety. The security office is tasked with writing a detailed set of processes on how employees should wear protective gear such as hardhats and gloves when in hazardous areas. This detailed set of processes is a _________. (D1, L1.4.1 )A) Policy B) Procedure C) Standard D) Law
B) Procedure
What is the goal of an incident response effort? (D2, L2.1.1) A) No incidents ever happen B) Reduce the impact of incidents on operations C) Punish wrongdoers D) Save money
B) Reduce the impact of incidents on operations
What is the overall objective of a disaster recovery (DR) effort? (D2, L2.3.1) A) Save money B) Return to normal, full operations C) Preserve critical business functions during a disaster D) Enhance public perception of the organization
B) Return to normal, full operations
What access control type grants permissions to groups of people? A) Mandatory Access Control (MAC) B) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) C) Discretionary Access Control (DAC )D) None of the above
B) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Proper alignment of security policy and business goals within the organization is important because: (D5.3, L5.3.1) A) Security should always be as strict as possible B) Security policy that conflicts with business goals can inhibit productivity C) Bad security policy can be illegal D) Security is more important than business
B) Security policy that conflicts with business goals can inhibit productivity
In order for a biometric security to function properly, an authorized person's physiological data must be ______. (D3, L3.2.1) A) Broadcas tB) Stored C) Deleted D) Modified
B) Stored
In risk management concepts, a(n) ___________ is something or someone that poses risk to an organization or asset. (D1, L1.2.1) A) Fear B) Threat C) Control D) Asset
B) Threat
Two people must jointly approve sensitive actions is known as what? A) Two Person Integrity B) Two Person Control
B) Two Person Control
Triffid, Inc., has deployed anti-malware solutions across its internal IT environment. What is an additional task necessary to ensure this control will function properly? (D4.2 L4.2.3) A) Pay all employees a bonus for allowing anti-malware solutions to be run on their systems B) Update the anti-malware solution regularly C) Install a monitoring solution to check the anti-malware solution D) Alert the public that this protective measure has been taken
B) Update the anti-malware solution regularly
Of the following, which would probably not be considered a threat? (D1, L1.2.1) A) Natural disaster B) Unintentional damage to the system caused by a user C) A laptop with sensitive data on it D) An external attacker trying to gain unauthorized access to the environment
C) A laptop with sensitive data on it
What set of principles uses the built environment to improve security? A) CSA B) NSA C) CPTED D) NIST
C) CPTED
At Parvi's place of work, the perimeter of the property is surrounded by a fence; there is a gate with a guard at the entrance. All inner doors only admit personnel with badges, and cameras monitor the hallways. Sensitive data and media are kept in safes when not in use. (D3, L3.1.1) A) Two-person integrity B) Segregation of duties C) Defense in depth D) Penetration testing
C) Defense in depth
What are access control system is flexible and is determined by file owners? (This access control is most common) A) Mandatory Access Control (MAC) B) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) C) Discretionary Access Control (DAC) D) None of the above
C) Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
Which access control system is most common A) Mandatory Access Control (MAC) B) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) C) Discretionary Access Control (DAC) D) None of the above
C) Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
________ alerts when a device leaves defined boundaries. A) NIDS B) Firewalls C) Geofencing D) Routers
C) Geofencing
_____________ adds user location information to logs. A) Caching B) Hashing C) Geotagging D) Stickies
C) Geotagging
Kerpak works in the security office of a medium-sized entertainment company. Kerpak is asked to assess a particular threat, and he suggests that the best way to counter this threat would be to purchase and implement a particular security solution. This is an example of _______. (D1, L1.2.2) A)Acceptance B) Avoidance C) Mitigation D) Transference
C) Mitigation
Gary is an attacker. Gary is able to get access to the communication wire between Dauphine's machine and Linda's machine and can then surveil the traffic between the two when they're communicating. What kind of attack is this? (D4.2 L4.2.1) A) Side channel B) DDOS C) On-path D) Physical
C) On-path
Data _____ is data left behind on systems/media after normal deletion procedures have been attempted. (D5.1, L5.1.1) A) Fragments B) Packets C) Remanence D) Residue
C) Remanence
Document specific requirements that a customer has about any aspect of a vendor's service performance. A) DLR B) Contract C) SLR D) NDA
C) SLR (Service-Level Requirements)
Who dictates policy? (D5.3, L5.3.1) A) The security manager B) The Human Resources office C) Senior management D) Auditors
C) Senior management
A device typically accessed by multiple users, often intended for a single purpose, such as managing email or web pages. (D4.1 L4.1.1) A) Route B) Switch C. Server D) Laptop
C. Server
Which of the following is a biometric access control mechanism? (D3, L3.2.1) A) A badge reader B) A copper key C) A fence with razor tape on it D) A door locked by a voiceprint identifier
D) A door locked by a voiceprint identifier
Which of the following is an example of a "something you are" authentication factor? (D1, L1.1.1) A) A credit card presented to a cash machine B) Your password and PIN C) A user ID D) A photograph of your fac
D) A photograph of your face
Which of these is the most important reason to conduct security instruction for all employees. (D5.4, L5.4.1) A) Reduce liability B) Provide due diligence C) It is a moral imperative D) An informed user is a more secure user
D) An informed user is a more secure user
What type of lock always requires entering a code to enter the facility? A) Magnetic stripe card lock B) Proximity card lock C) Biometric lock D) Cipher lock
D) Cipher lock
Larry and Fern both work in the data center. In order to enter the data center to begin their workday, they must both present their own keys (which are different) to the key reader, before the door to the data center opens. Which security concept is being applied in this situation? (D3, L3.1.1) A) Defense in depth B) Segregation of duties C) Least privilege D) Dual control
D) Dual control
A device that filters network traffic in order to enhance overall security/performance. (D4.1 L4.1.1) A) Endpoint B) Laptop C) MAC (media access control) D) Firewall
D) Firewall
Gary is unable to log in to the production environment. Gary tries three times and is then locked out of trying again for one hour. Why? (D3, L3.3.1) A) Gary is being punished B) The network is tired C) Users remember their credentials if they are given time to think about it D) Gary's actions look like an attack
D) Gary's actions look like an attack
Which of the following statements is true? (D3, L3.3.1) A) Logical access controls can protect the IT environment perfectly; there is no reason to deploy any other controls B) Physical access controls can protect the IT environment perfectly; there is no reason to deploy any other controls C) Administrative access controls can protect the IT environment perfectly; there is no reason to deploy any other controls D) It is best to use a blend of controls in order to provide optimum security
D) It is best to use a blend of controls in order to provide optimum security
The city of Grampon wants to ensure that all of its citizens are protected from malware, so the city council creates a rule that anyone caught creating and launching malware within the city limits will receive a fine and go to jail. What kind of rule is this? (D1, L1.4.1) A) Policy B) Procedure C) Standard D) Law
D) Law
A VLAN is a _____ method of segmenting networks. (D4.3 L4.3.3) A) Secret B) Physical C) Regulated D) Logical
D) Logical
For which of the following systems would the security concept of availability probably be most important? (D1, L1.1.1) A) Medical systems that store patient data B) Retail records of past transactions C) Online streaming of camera feeds that display historical works of art in museums around the world D) Medical systems that monitor patient condition in an intensive care unit
D) Medical systems that monitor patient condition in an intensive care unit
What is the most important goal of a business continuity effort? (D2, L2.2.1) A) Ensure all IT systems function during a potential interruption B) Ensure all business activities are preserved during a potential disaster C) Ensure the organization survives a disaster D) Preserve health and human safety
D) Preserve health and human safety
A tool that aggregates log data from multiple sources, and typically analyzes it and reports potential threats. (D4.2 L4.2.2) A) HIDS B) Anti-malware C) Router D) SIEM
D) SIEM
A software firewall is an application that runs on a device and prevents specific types of traffic from entering that device. This is a type of ________ control. (D1, L1.3.1) A) Physical B) Administrative C) Passive D) Technical
D) Technical
Bruce is the branch manager of a bank. Bruce wants to determine which personnel at the branch can get access to systems, and under which conditions they can get access. Which access control methodology would allow Bruce to make this determination? (D3, L3.3.1) Question options: MAC (mandatory access control) DAC (discretionary access control) RBAC (role-based access control) Defense-in-depth
DAC (discretionary access control)
A tool that inspects outbound traffic to reduce potential threats. (D4.2 L4.2.3) Question options: NIDS (network-based intrusion-detection systems) Anti-malware DLP (data loss prevention) Firewall
DLP (data loss prevention)
When data has reached the end of the retention period, it should be _____. (D5.1, L5.1.1) Question options: Destroyed Archived Enhanced Sold
Destroyed
Handel is a senior manager at Triffid, Inc., and is in charge of implementing a new access control scheme for the company. Handel wants to ensure that operational managers have the utmost personal choice in determining which employees get access to which systems/data. Which method should Handel select? (D3, L3.3.1) Question options: Role-based access controls (RBA Mandatory access controls (MA Discretionary access controls (DA Security policy
Discretionary access controls (DA
Which of the following is probably the main purpose of configuration management? (D5.2, L5.2.1) Question options: Keeping out intruders Ensuring the organization adheres to privacy laws Keeping secret material protected Ensuring only authorized modifications are made to the IT environment
Ensuring only authorized modifications are made to the IT environment
All of the following are important ways to practice an organization disaster recovery (DR) effort; which one is the most important? (D2, L2.3.1) Question options: Practice restoring data from backups Facility evacuation drills Desktop/tabletop testing of the plan Running the alternate operating site to determine if it could handle critical functions in times of emergency
Facility evacuation drills
Inbound traffic from an external source seems to indicate much higher rates of communication than normal, to the point where the internal systems might be overwhelmed. Which security solution can often identify and potentially counter this risk? (D4.2 L4.2.2) Question options: Firewall Turnstile Anti-malware Badge system
Firewall
Network traffic originating from outside the organization might be admitted to the internal IT environment or blocked at the perimeter by a ________. (D3, L3.2.1) Question options: Turnstile Fence Vacuum Firewall
Firewall
Cheryl is browsing the Web. Which of the following protocols is she probably using? (D4, L4.1.2) Question options: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
Grampon municipal code requires that all companies that operate within city limits will have a set of processes to ensure employees are safe while working with hazardous materials. Triffid Corporation creates a checklist of activities employees must follow while working with hazardous materials inside Grampon city limits. The municipal code is a ______, and the Triffid checklist is a ________. (D1, L1.4.2) Question options: Law, procedure Standard, law Law, standard Policy, law
Law, procedure
Tekila works for a government agency. All data in the agency is assigned a particular sensitivity level, called a "classification." Every person in the agency is assigned a "clearance" level, which determines the classification of data each person can access. What is the access control model being implemented in Tekila's agency? (D3, L3.3.1) Question options: MAC (mandatory access control) DAC (discretionary access control) RBAC (role-based access control) FAC (formal access control)
MAC (mandatory access control)
Cyril wants to ensure all the devices on his company's internal IT environment are properly synchronized. Which of the following protocols would aid in this effort? (D4, L4.1.2) Question options: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) NTP (Network Time Protocol) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Which common cloud deployment model typically features only a single customer's data/functionality stored on specific systems/hardware? (D4.3 L4.3.2) Question options: Public Private Community Hybrid
Private
After onboarding, administrators create authentication credentials and grant appropriate authorization. What is this known as? A) Deprovisioning B) Provisioning C) SetupD ) Installation
Provisioning
Handel is a senior manager at Triffid, Inc., and is in charge of implementing a new access control scheme for the company. Handel wants to ensure that employees transferring from one department to another, getting promoted, or cross-training to new positions can get access to the different assets they'll need for their new positions, in the most efficient manner. Which method should Handel select? (D3, L3.3.1) Question options: Role-based access controls (RBA Mandatory access controls (MA Discretionary access controls (DA Barbed wire
Role-based access controls (RBA
Barry wants to upload a series of files to a web-based storage service, so that people Barry has granted authorization can retrieve these files. Which of the following would be Barry's preferred communication protocol if he wanted this activity to be efficient and secure? (D4, L4.1.2) Question options: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)
Which of the following is not an appropriate control to add to privileged accounts? (D3, L3.1.1) Question options: Increased logging Multifactor authentication Increased auditing Security deposit
Security deposit
The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Council is a committee made up of representatives from major credit card providers (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) in the United States. The PCI Council issues rules that merchants must follow if the merchants choose to accept payment via credit card. These rules describe best practices for securing credit card processing technology, activities for securing credit card information, and how to protect customers' personal data. This set of rules is a _____. (D1, L1.4.2) Question options: Law Policy Standard Procedure
Standard
A software firewall is an application that runs on a device and prevents specific types of traffic from entering that device. This is a type of ________ control. (D1, L1.3.1) Question options: Physical Administrative Passive Technical
Technical
Jengi is setting up security for a home network. Jengi decides to configure MAC address filtering on the router, so that only specific devices will be allowed to join the network. This is an example of a(n)_______ control. (D1, L1.3.1) Question options: Physical Administrative Substantial Technical
Technical
Prachi works as a database administrator for Triffid, Inc. Prachi is allowed to add or delete users, but is not allowed to read or modify the data in the database itself. When Prachi logs onto the system, an access control list (ACL) checks to determine which permissions Prachi has. In this situation, what is the database? (D3, L3.1.1) Question options: The object The rule The subject The site
The object
Attestation reviews formal approval documentation .A) True B) False
True
Local Area Networks (LAN) are connected to what? A) WiFI B) WAN C) TAN D) MAN
WAN
Authentication determines what an authorized user can do. A) True B) False
false
A Emergency Workflow is when an administrator disables accounts immediately when a user is unexpectedly terminated. A) True B) False
true
A Routine Workflow is when an administrator disables accounts on a scheduled basis for planned departures. A) True B) False
true
